Planning

SNBTS Vehicle Modification to Install Temperature Controlled Compartments

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Planning

12 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has announced a planning stage procurement for the modification of ten Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles to include temperature-controlled compartments. This project, led by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), aims to adapt the vehicles for safe transportation of blood components. The procurement is planned for implementation at the Jack Copland Centre, Edinburgh, with a future notice date of 10th January 2025. This contract falls under the health industry category and is governed by public law, with a total estimated value of £130,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle modification and equipment maintenance. Companies with expertise in installing temperature-controlled compartments, particularly those with relevant certifications such as ISO9001 or ISO14001, will find this contract suitable. The successful tenderer will contribute to the critical task of ensuring the safe transportation of blood components, which is essential for maintaining reliable healthcare services across the country. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Sara Maciver at sara.maciver@nhs.scot with their company details and relevant experience.

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Notice Title

SNBTS Vehicle Modification to Install Temperature Controlled Compartments

Notice Description

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Vans are used for the transportation of Blood Components from the central hub locations to hospitals and blood banks around the country as required for the service. Each van is required to have two separate compartments, with one for transport non-temperature controlled items (Ambient compartment), and the other compartment to be refrigerated for the transport of temperature controlled Blood Components (Refrigerated compartment). Transportation of Blood Components is completed in accordance with NATS TRAN 020. The refrigerated compartment must maintain the surface temperature of units of Blood Components 2degC to 10degC during transportation. Temperature monitoring (with alarms for out of specified limits) of the refrigerated compartment during transportation is required. Records of temperature during transport are required. *Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required*

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520173
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520173
    SNBTS Vehicle Modification to Install Temperature Controlled Compartments - Ten (10) Transit Custom 320 L2 H1 Trend Van 2.0L EcoBlue 136PS FWD 8 Speed Automatic Vehicles have been purchased by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) without refrigerated compartments and will require modification in order to meet the requirements for transport of blood components. Ongoing maintenance for the installed equipment will be required.

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